Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap system that removes the draw outcome and offers more balanced odds by giving a virtual advantage or disadvantage to each team.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting, used to manage how much you can afford to wager.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that allows you to combine multiple outcomes from a single event into one custom bet.
- Bet Slip
- A digital record on the sportsbook site that lists your selected bets, stake, and potential payout before you confirm the wager.
- Bonus
- Extra funds added to your account by the sportsbook, often as a promotion, subject to specific terms and conditions.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on the current odds.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet where you win if your team wins, but get your stake back if the match ends in a draw.
- Edge
- The perceived advantage a bettor has over the sportsbook, often derived from analysis or information not reflected in the odds.
- Free Bet
- A bet funded by the sportsbook, where you only keep the profit, not the stake, if the bet wins.
- Futures
- A bet placed on the outcome of a tournament or season, such as who will win the World Cup, with odds that can change over time.
- Juice
- The commission charged by the sportsbook on a bet, usually built into the odds, so the bookmaker ensures a profit.
- KYC
- The process of verifying a customer's identity and age, required by law to prevent fraud and ensure legal betting.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update in real time based on the game's flow.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match outright, with odds displayed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The probability of an outcome expressed as a number, determining how much you can win if your bet is correct.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals, points, or runs in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, with odds multiplied together.
- Point Spread
- A handicap applied to a team's score to create a more balanced betting market, often indicated by a number of goals or points.
- Prop Bet
- A wager on a specific event within a match, such as which player scores first or how many yellow cards are given.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools, such as deposit limits and self‑exclusion, designed to help you bet safely and within your means.
- Self-Exclusion
- A formal request to block your account for a set period, preventing you from placing bets or accessing the site.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet, which determines your potential payout if the bet wins.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you an expected advantage.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from that bonus.